Chief Financial Officer
Location: CA, BC, Vancouver
Department: Apps
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Executive
Industry: Information Technology and Services
Function: Finance

Company profile:
Jiffy Worldwide is the parent company of the Jiffy Group of Companies.   Jiffy operates a mobile application development company, a telecommunications company, a cellular telephone service in Canada and the US, amoung other ventures.   Jiffy employs nearly 500 employees and contractors globally.  

Job description:
Title: CFOReports to: CEOWe are an international company based in downtown Vancouver. We currently employ over 450 staff and are seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to assist with our daily operations. The successful candidate will supervise the finance unit and be the chief financial spokesperson for our organization. The CFO assists on all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to budget management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting needs, and the securing of new funding. This person will establish best practices, identify and implement operational and system enhancements, and recommend new initiatives.Daily Responsibilities:Oversee all financial planning, management, and reportingSupport financial operations through training and development of daily task support team (AP, AR, inventory costing)Develop culture and processes for risk management; focus on reliable control systems and integrity/comprehensive reporting for auditors/other third partiesManage direct funding, capital expenditure, and cash through monitoring cash flow, implementing processes, and reporting with transparency to management teamEstablish and maintain policies and procedures in line with AR/AP GAAP, Cost Accounting and TaxManage relationship with all third parties: auditors, financial institutions, suppliersInteract with and elevate supporting systems, specifically ERP/MRP systemSelect, train, and develop team aligned with clearly defined department goals and objectivesContribute to compilation of all financial reportingOversee and approve all purchasing contractsStrive to perform measurable results and metrics aligned with financial and organizational goals and objectivesSelect, train, and develop team aligned with clearly defined department goals and objectivesContribute to compilation of all financial reportingOversee and approve all purchasing contractsClarify when and how payroll go outMaintain and execute business planCoordinate day-to-day financial operationsDecide with bookkeeper and Chief Software Architect where receivables are entered

Requirements:
Qualified candidates will have had a strong background in finance or accounting. This position will require an expertise at reading and evaluating key financial statements Applicants who will be considered for this position must have excellent tenure and professional references.Strong problem-solving, research, communication and management skills are essential.A great presence with outstanding interpersonal skillsHigh energy and enthusiasm with the motivation to make a difference in the growth of our company.Have an outstanding track record of success in aiding the top line revenue/growth of a business.Duties will include but not be limited to corporate financial planning as well as monitoring and reporting on all companies.You will install and evaluate appropriate metrics, and bring simplicity to the communication of financial goals and objectives.Possess a strong attention to detail, operate effortlessly in a highly dynamic environment and leverage cross-functional working skills to move with agilityAre a natural communicator who can creatively synthesize volumes of data into key trends, observations, and actions either written or orallyAre a born leader with exceptional interpersonal skills who invests in the growth and development of people, team members, and relationships.Experience working with information technology staff to manage finance and accounting software packages.Exceptional written and oral communication skills.Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organization skills.Significant experience in, or knowledge of sophisticated fund and grant accounting, compliance, and reporting.Preferred Qualifications:A BS, MBA certification an assetCPA/CMA would be a plus.Candidates must have 7-10 years of executive level experience as CFO or equivalent, preferably in an information technology organization, partnering with executive staff, resulting in the development and implementation of creative financial management strategies.

Benefits:
Competitive wagesGreat benefits packageA flexible work environmentThe ability to grow within a large companyLocation, location, location - we’ve got the best view in the city with amazing places to walk and take a breathFREE FOODFriendly team membersOut of office team building outings